Call Me Old-Fashioned, But I’m Glad My Mother Was a Woman
In a world that often celebrates the loud, the flashy, the trending, and the momentary — this message stands as a quiet but firm reminder: true strength lives in the stillness of faith, the unspoken sacrifice of love, and the unwavering heart of a mother. In this powerful faith-based talk, Douglas Vandergraph shares an emotional reflection on motherhood, womanhood, and God’s divine design. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and heartfelt truth, he reveals how the beauty of womanhood reflects the very heart of God — and why honoring mothers, daughters, and women of faith is not outdated… it’s sacred.
The Quiet Strength of a Mother
I’ll say it straight: I’m old-fashioned. I believe there’s something dignified and powerful about a woman who carries her vocation not merely in the spotlight, but in the shadows — in the prayer at sunrise, the sacrifice made at midnight, the faith displayed in the mundane. A mother is often invisible in the public eye, yet her impact is eternal.
Consider the story of Mary (the mother of Jesus): silent in her obedience, bold in her trust, humble in her service. She didn’t seek applause. She sought God. She carried the weight of prophecy, faith, and hope — all wrapped in the role of mother. That is the kind of strength I speak of.
When I say “I’m glad my mother was a woman”, I mean: I’m grateful that she embodied the unique design of femininity — a design shaped by God, refined by time, tested in tears, and celebrated in love. Her womanhood was not a mere accident of biology. It was a vessel of purpose. It remains, to this day, a reflection of God’s care, kindness, and sacred creativity.
God’s Divine Design of Womanhood
Let’s pause and reflect: what does womanhood mean in God’s economy? It’s not just gender. It’s calling. It’s identity. It’s divine craftsmanship.
Proverbs 31 doesn’t portray the “ideal woman” as someone frazzled, frenzied, or fame-seeking. Instead, she is one who wakes before dawn, works with her hands, blesses, plans, loves, teaches, and serves. She is full of dignity, laughs without fear of the future, opens her hand to the needy. She mirrors the heart of God.
And in the New Testament, when Paul speaks of “wives submitting to husbands” (Ephesians 5:22-33) — yes, that’s been misused — but behind that, he lifts up the picture of Christ and the Church: sacrificial love, profound respect, mutual submission, each honoring the other. Womanhood is not lesser. It is integral. It is sacred. It reflects the image of the Creator.
When I watched my mother pray, I didn’t see weakness. I saw weaponized faith. When she wept over my brokenness, I didn’t see defeat. I saw divine strength. When she stood in front of the mirror and whispered truth into her reflection — I didn’t see vanity. I saw courage.
The Role of a Mother: More Than a Title
She isn’t just my mother. She is a teacher, a nurturer, a protector, a preacher in her own right — preaching hope by how she lived. And I want to take a few minutes to honour that role, and by extension honour every woman who has served in that capacity.
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Prayer before Praise: Mothers often pray long before they ever receive a “thank you”. In quiet, hidden rooms, they intercede. They don’t display for followers; they kneel for futures. When a child goes right instead of wrong, they wipe their own tears and whisper gratitude. That is worship.
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Sacrifice before Self: My mother sacrificed not for spotlight but for bedtime stories, tossed laundry, unseen bills, early mornings and late nights. She did not demand recognition — yet her work echoes for generations. That kind of selfless love carries the DNA of Christ.
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Faith even when the World Doesn’t: How many times did she believe when the world doubted? How many times did she fight with her knees when fear told her to give up? She held fast to promises of God when dreams postponed, when healing delayed, when despair knocked but she rose anyway. That courage mirrors God’s own steadfastness.
Why Honoring Mothers, Daughters & Women of Faith Matters
In our culture, the word honor sometimes feels old-fashioned, too traditional, even archaic. But let me say: honor isn’t a relic. It’s a revolution. When we honor women of faith, we aren’t nostalgia-chasing. We’re aligning with the gospel’s heartbeat.
We honor them because:
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They carry generational banners of hope.
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They sustain the unseen fabrics of our churches, homes and communities.
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They reflect the divine feminine character of God — the nurturing, the comforting, the life-giving.
When we say “Thank you, Mom” or tag a woman who has impacted our faith, we aren’t just giving a compliment. We are acknowledging kingdom labor. We are affirming the sacred role given by Almighty God.
A Personal Reflection
When I look at my mother, I’m reminded of a Scripture that often moves me: “She opened her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness was on her tongue.” (Proverbs 31:26) She didn’t walk in arrogance. She walked in grace. She didn’t boast in her strength. She boasted in her Savior.
There were seasons when I misunderstood her instruction, when I rebelled, when I forgot the significance of what she carried. But as I grew, I began to recognize: the late nights of prayer, the tears unseen, the courage in the face of fear — those were not incidental. They were redemptive. They pointed me to Christ.
God used her womanhood to reveal His kindness. He used her mothering to teach me resilience. He used her faith to shape my own. In her voice I heard one word at least: “Believe.” Because believing in God begins often in the mother’s heart.
The Sacred Intersection: Womanhood, Motherhood, and God
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Womanhood is reflection: In Genesis, God says to a woman: “You are bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh.” (Genesis 2:23) She is reflection of His image. When she moves, she echoes the Maker.
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Motherhood is replication: Mothers replicate hope, faith, love. They pass down not only DNA but divine calling. When they bless their children, they bless legacies.
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God’s design is redemption: His design isn’t just in creation. It’s in healing, restoration, purpose. And He chose to place His heart behind a mother’s kiss, a woman’s prayer.
The message is clear: to dishonor Women of God is to dishonor the Kingdom. To disrespect Mothers is to deny the rhythms of grace. And to neglect the gift of womanhood is to misunderstand the heart of the Gospel.
What This Means for You & Me
If you are a mother: know that your vocation is holy. The midnight cries, the breakfast trays, the whispered prayers — they are seen by the One who matters. He will reward you. He will honour you. You are not behind the scenes. You are in the center of God’s masterpiece.
If you are a daughter: look at your mother with new eyes. Yes, she is fallible; yes, she may have moments of weakness. But she is also a carrier of grace. Recognize the gift. Thank her. Speak life. Emotionally invest with words: “Thank you, Mom.”
If you are a woman in ministry, a sister, a friend: your faith matters. Whether you wear the title “Mom” or not, you reflect God’s heart. You are needed. You are valuable. You contribute to the tapestry of redemption just by being faithful.
And if you are a son, a grandson, a nephew, a student of faith: see the women around you — your mother, your grandmother, your mentor, your sister in Christ. Hear their prayers. Value their contributions. Let your gratitude echo Christ’s honor.
Why We Share This Message
I invite you to watch the message titled Call Me Old-Fashioned, But I’m Glad My Mother Was a Woman because it is more than a talk — it’s a declaration. It’s a bold assertion that God’s design for women, for mothers, for daughters is not optional. It’s essential. It’s sacred.
We live in a moment that needs this affirmation. The voices around us may say “You’re behind.” “You’re secondary.” “You’re outdated.” But the Word of God says otherwise. The gospel says otherwise. And the witness of every faithful woman says otherwise.
Let your heart receive this truth: your mother’s legacy is kingdom legacy. Her faith was not just for her. It was for you, and for generations beyond. Don’t let that sacrifice go unacknowledged. Don’t let that love go uncelebrated.
In Closing
So yes, I’ll stand here and call myself old-fashioned. But I’ll wear that label with honor. Because I believe in the timeless, unshakeable strength of a mother who prays. I believe in the sanctity of womanhood that reflects the Creator. I believe in a God who uses the most ordinary vessels to accomplish the most extraordinary purposes.
Be sure to leave a comment below: “Thank you, Mom.” or tag a woman who has impacted your faith. Let your gratitude become testimony. Let your honor become worship.
Because in the end, when the applause fades, the platforms change, the likes disappear — the prayers of a mother, the faith of a woman, the design of God remain unwavering.
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